Creating Macros That Run Automatically

In most cases, you should give your macro a name that describes its function so that you can easily remember its purpose at a later time. There are, however, several special names you can give your macros. These names cause your macros to run automatically when certain events occur in Word:

• A macro named AutoExec runs when you start Word. For this macro to work, you need to store it in your Normal.dot template or another global template.